Benefits

QAAMS is a long-standing, well-established and successful national Indigenous health program that has been continuously funded by the Australian Government since 1999.

QAAMS provides training for Aboriginal Health workers and other health professionals in the use of point-of-care testing (POCT) on the DCA Vantage and supports the use of the DCA with a world-class quality management framework.

We have a proven track record. There is a strong evidence base gathered over many years that validates POCT for diabetes management under the QAAMS Program. QAAMS:

Has been well-accepted by clinicians, Aboriginal Health Workers and clients with diabetes

Provides a convenient, accessible, culturally and clinically effective service

Has contributed to improved health outcomes for both individual clients and groups of clients with diabetes

Delivers POCT that is analytically sound

Works effectively, and is adaptable, across services in urban, rural and remote locations and in Aboriginal health services with small, medium and large infrastructures.

As an active QAAMS participant, you will have access to:

The Medicare Rebate for both HbA1c and urine ACR. This is available ONLY to QAAMS participants.

On-going training support and updates

Opportunities to participate in the annual QAAMS Workshop

Regular reports on the analytical quality of your DCA Vantage device

A range of support services from the QAAMS Management Team and state based Indigenous leaders

Regular newsletters

Full access to the QAAMS website

Opportunities to network with other Aboriginal Health Workers and health services from across the country to share information and build supportive relationships.